Bottle details and recorded prices
Hess Lion Tamer Red Blend 2021 Wine (75cl)
A 2021 wine from California, USA, made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec.
| Producer | Hess Collection |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec |
| Region | California |
| Country | USA |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
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Grape profile
The wine
Hess Lion Tamer Red Blend 2021 Wine (75cl) is recorded as a 2021 other wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec in California, USA.
Typical grape profile: Cabernet Sauvignon — Blackcurrant, cedar, graphite; ages well, especially in Bordeaux blends; Malbec — Dark plum, blackberry, cocoa; softer tannins than Cabernet, especially from Argentina. The finished bottle can differ with vintage and winemaking.
Growing-temperature context
For general cultivar-level heat guidance, see the Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec growing profiles. BottlePicker does not apply a generic range to this bottle without a verified vineyard link.
Recorded price observations
Earlier prices from the named shops. Each date is the day that price was seen, not confirmation of stock today.
| Observed | Market | Retailer | Recorded price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | uk | 8Wines UK | GBP 40.79 |
Daily recorded price history
The latest 90 records, newest first. Low and high refer to the prices collected in that country and currency on that date. Delivery is extra.
| Observed | Market | Currency | Recorded low | Recorded high | Retailers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | uk | GBP | 40.79 | 40.79 | 1 |
| 2026-08-10 | uk | GBP | 40.79 | 40.79 | 1 |
| 2026-08-03 | uk | GBP | 40.79 | 40.79 | 1 |
| 2026-08-02 | uk | GBP | 40.79 | 40.79 | 1 |
| 2026-08-01 | uk | GBP | 40.79 | 40.79 | 1 |
| 2026-07-31 | uk | GBP | 40.79 | 40.79 | 1 |
| 2026-07-30 | uk | GBP | 40.79 | 40.79 | 1 |
| 2026-07-29 | uk | GBP | 40.79 | 40.79 | 1 |
| 2026-07-28 | uk | GBP | 40.79 | 40.79 | 1 |
| 2026-07-27 | uk | GBP | 40.79 | 40.79 | 1 |
| 2026-07-26 | uk | GBP | 40.79 | 40.79 | 1 |
| 2026-07-25 | uk | GBP | 40.79 | 40.79 | 1 |
Read the retailer’s description
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Drink now or cellar for up to 11 years. No need to decant before serving. Art lover and wine enthusiast Donald Hess fell in love with mountain winemaking after a business trip to Napa Valley in the 1970s. Following extensive research into the Mount Veeder sub-region, he purchased some 900 acres of land here in 1978 and established what would become one of the area’s pioneering modern wineries. The unique mountain terroir takes centre stage in all of Hess’s wines, bringing a fine balance of power and elegance to both their reds and whites. The Lion Tamer is the nickname given to Malbec on the Hess estate since their Director of Winemaking uses it to soften the powerful tannins of varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah. This blend brings together those three varieties in perfect harmony along with Zinfandel and Merlot. Following vinification the young wine is then aged in French oak barrels for 22 months before bottling. Blackcurrant and dark plum dominate on the nose, along with more subtle notes of toasted oak, spice, and woodsmoke from the barrel ageing. The first sip reveals a robust full body, firm yet well-rounded tannins, and a long finish seasoned with rich dark fruit. The powerful yet accessible flavour profile makes this a great wine to lay down in the cellar for a few more years or to drink now with hearty red meat dishes.